Sequential introduction of skin penetrators
US8409144B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2011 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2039/0205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for facilitating the use or application of skin penetrators, the device including a puncturing part for piercing the skin, an indwelling part which can be introduced into the skin through an opening generated by the puncturing part and remains there, wherein the puncturing part and indwelling part are operably associated with the device, and a guide operably associated with the device, wherein, in use, the indwelling part is moved, via the guide, into a position of use after the puncturing part has pierced the skin. In some embodiments, the puncturing and indwelling parts are separate from each other prior to use. A method of using skin penetrators is encompassed and includes sequentially introducing the puncturing part and the indwelling part into the skin.
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